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A great progression through the various web 2 tools. However, I couldn't access any of the videos - a message appeared saying they were unavailable.

The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, constructive, goal directed (i.e., reflective), authentic, and collaborative (Jonassen, Howland, Moore, & Marra, 2003). The TIM associates five levels of technology integration (i.e., entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation) with each of the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments. Together, the five levels of technology integration and the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments create a matrix of 25 cells..."

PrimaryWall is a #web-based sticky note tool designed for schools that allows pupils and teachers to work together in real-time

Another fine list of Web 2.0 tools complete with free professional development.

A list of teacher resources that can easily be modified and incorporated into the earth science classroom.

I have been an advocate for using ePortfolios for authentic assessment for quite some time. While I have made several attempts to help teachers learn to design and mange ePortfolios using a variety of digital tools to accomplish the task, I've discovered that teachers don't always have the time or patience to see it through. I've come to the conclusion that if we are going to use ePortfolios as a standard assessment tool, the teacher buy-in needs to begin with a tool that is easy to use. Fortunately, I have recently discovered Open School ePortfolio and I am excited about potential for success it offers.

"As an educator, you have a responsibility to motivate your students to acquire skills that are necessary for their progress. In college, they will have to write a great number of challenging papers, assignments, reports, and other types of academic content. You have a mission to teach them how to express their thoughts clearly in the form of an essay."

"If we can safely assume that the different forms of education have always been following the common interests of students on global level, then it's only natural to expect cyberculture to dominate over today's educational trends."

Dear Diigo communities, I have bookmarked this link to specifically highlight a thing or two that will benefit someone out there. The ability to teach, and to learn are things that are inseparable between both parties. The teacher and the student. The rise of internet is phasing out traditional classroom, making it for teachers to connect with students online and share knowledge. Homework Nest is just one among the many out there tutoring companies. Students and teachers can find resources to supplement their study and livelihood needs there. Try it and be the judge. It is a good platform to share ideas on how to better education across the globe

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Multimedia age has changed the role of teachers. The need for audiovisual aids to support e-learning, mobile learning, distance and blended learning have reformed the role of educators, who are now becoming producers to enrich their teaching with mediums like podcasts, videos, animations, interactive presentations.. etc. Why to use Video technology in education? Video Technology has been proven to be a very powerful tool in motivating, engaging and instructing within the educational concept. Because of the advantages of transformability and transferability that video provides, has open the horizons of teaching and learning. Video can enhance the learning experience by showing places and phenomena that otherwise could not be seen, which adds "experiential value" (Koumi, 2006) in students understanding. Moreover video allows demonstration of procedural activities in detail when used for instruction and allows personal improvement as it can be a valuable tool for self-reflection.

The Google Docs Presentation is well-suited for use as a starting point to help teachers begin to break the barriers of traditional methods of tech integration and design student driven learning experiences that require students to construct knowledge as they create, an idea supported by the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

Spreadsheet app by Andrew Stillman that helps teachers manage shared Google+ docs. explained by Free Tech for Teachers website

Teachers embracing technology to support the Common Core and new ways of teaching may want to get organized and prepared for some positive changes. Here are 3 ways to get  ready for change in the New Year.